Restaurant manager- Native Arabic speaking
Company
Trendfull Cafes & Restaurants
Location
Manama
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
18 days ago
Via
via Indeed
Job Description
Must be Native Arabic speaker
Preferable located in Bahrain
Job description:
if you have a background in purchasing and procurement within the hospitality/F&B industry, we would love to hear from you.
Responsibilities for this role include:
• Coordinate daily Front of the House and Back of the House restaurant operations
• Deliver superior service and maximize customer satisfaction
• Respond efficiently and accurately to customer complaints
• Organize and supervise shifts
• Appraise staff performance and provide feedback to improve productivity
• Estimate future needs for goods, kitchen utensils and cleaning products
• Ensure compliance with sanitation and safety regulations
• Manage restaurant’s good image and suggest ways to improve it
• Promote the brand in the local community through word-of-mouth and restaurant events
• Recommend ways to reach a broader audience (e.g. discounts and social media ads)
• Train new and current employees on proper customer service practices
• Implement policies and protocols that will maintain future restaurant operations
Qualifications for this role include:
• Proven work experience as a Restaurant Manager, Restaurant General Manager, Hospitality Manager or similar role is a plus
• Extensive food and beverage (F&B) knowledge, with ability to remember and recall ingredients and dishes to inform customers and wait staff
• Familiarity with restaurant management software
• Strong leadership, motivational and people skills
• Acute financial management skills
• BSc degree in Business Administration; hospitality management
Job Type: Full-time
Experience:
• Restaurant Manager: 1 year (Preferred)
Language:
• English (Preferred)
• Arabic (Must)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: BD650.000 - BD800.000 per month
Application Question(s):
• Are you Native Arabic speaker, or do you speak Arabic fluently?
Work Location: In person
Preferable located in Bahrain
Job description:
if you have a background in purchasing and procurement within the hospitality/F&B industry, we would love to hear from you.
Responsibilities for this role include:
• Coordinate daily Front of the House and Back of the House restaurant operations
• Deliver superior service and maximize customer satisfaction
• Respond efficiently and accurately to customer complaints
• Organize and supervise shifts
• Appraise staff performance and provide feedback to improve productivity
• Estimate future needs for goods, kitchen utensils and cleaning products
• Ensure compliance with sanitation and safety regulations
• Manage restaurant’s good image and suggest ways to improve it
• Promote the brand in the local community through word-of-mouth and restaurant events
• Recommend ways to reach a broader audience (e.g. discounts and social media ads)
• Train new and current employees on proper customer service practices
• Implement policies and protocols that will maintain future restaurant operations
Qualifications for this role include:
• Proven work experience as a Restaurant Manager, Restaurant General Manager, Hospitality Manager or similar role is a plus
• Extensive food and beverage (F&B) knowledge, with ability to remember and recall ingredients and dishes to inform customers and wait staff
• Familiarity with restaurant management software
• Strong leadership, motivational and people skills
• Acute financial management skills
• BSc degree in Business Administration; hospitality management
Job Type: Full-time
Experience:
• Restaurant Manager: 1 year (Preferred)
Language:
• English (Preferred)
• Arabic (Must)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: BD650.000 - BD800.000 per month
Application Question(s):
• Are you Native Arabic speaker, or do you speak Arabic fluently?
Work Location: In person
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Restaurant Jobs
What is the minimum wage for restaurant workers in Bahrain in 2026?
As per the Ministry of Labour and Social Development, the minimum wage for Bahraini nationals in private sector restaurant roles is 300 BHD per month as of 2026, with overtime paid at 1.25 times the hourly rate after 8 hours daily. Expatriate restaurant workers have no statutory minimum but contracts must specify at least 250 BHD monthly plus accommodation.
What work permit requirements apply for non-Bahraini restaurant job applicants in 2026?
The Labour Market Regulatory Authority requires a valid work permit sponsored by the restaurant employer, costing 200 BHD for a 2-year validity, with medical fitness and security clearance completed within 30 days of arrival. Applications must be submitted via the LMRA online portal before starting employment.
What education and experience are needed for restaurant jobs in Bahrain?
The Ministry of Labour and Social Development requires a high school certificate or equivalent plus 1 year of relevant experience for waiter or kitchen roles, with food safety certification mandatory for all food handlers. No degree is needed for entry-level positions but 2 years experience is required for supervisory roles.
What documents are required to apply for restaurant jobs in Bahrain?
Applicants must submit a valid passport, recent passport photos, educational certificates attested by the Bahraini embassy, and a medical report from an approved center to the employer for LMRA work permit processing. Police clearance certificate is also mandatory for all non-Bahraini applicants.
